I believe dower and courtesy rights were abolished in WV in 1992.
Dower rights are the rights a wife has to the property of her deceased husband. They do exist in the state of Georgia.
Only by divorce, signing a Quit Deed to release Dower Rights or by the death of the dower.
In 1945 US Federal Law abolished Dower. (See also "Curtesy")
In most states there aren't any dower rights on investment property. They have rights on regular property but not inheritance or investment.
Dower and curtesy abolished (§43-8-57)
yes
States that have dower rights include Alabama, Arizona, California, Idaho, Louisiana, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin. Dower rights grant a surviving spouse a legal share of their deceased spouse's property.
Yes it is!
Being married to an owner of real estate.
Releasing your dower rights means giving up your claim to a portion of your spouse's property in the event of their death. This can impact property ownership by allowing the spouse to have full control and ownership of their property without the other spouse's claim.
Most certainly they can challenge it! There are many ways that a spouse can protect their rights. In most cases there are homestead rights and dower rights. Consult a probate attorney in your area!